Michelana Byrd Contributor The Hamilton County School District’s (HCSD) schools held their annual spelling bees on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The district is so proud of all who participated. It is such a…
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Lafayette County School District secures first place excellence: District school grades officially released
Danny Federico [email protected] The Florida Department of Education (FDE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2022-23 school year, and one of the tri-county school districts has once again…
Hamilton County High School sophomores explore careers at NFC
NFC Contributor On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Hamilton County High School sophomores attended a Mini-Preview Campus Tour at North Florida College (NFC). This tour showcases NFC workforce programs, where high school students are…
Unlocking the power of education with free tutoring
Danny Federico [email protected] In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, students face diverse challenges that can hinder their academic progress. Recognizing the importance of personalized assistance to help students overcome these hurdles, Tutor.com…
Lafayette FFA annual Cake Auction raises $23,000
Danny Federico [email protected] Each year, the Lafayette Future Farmers of America (FFA) holds a Kick-off Party and Cake Auction to raise funds for the chapter’s activities. This longstanding tradition drew an array…
BHS Marching Buccaneers bring car enthusiasts together to support the arts
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford High School (BHS) Marching Buccaneers made history on Saturday, Nov. 18, as they hosted their inaugural Car Show, drawing automotive aficionados from both near and far. The…
Why is play so important in preschool?
Dawn Phillips Contributor Do you ever ask your preschool child what they did at school, and you always receive the same answer, “I played!” Every parent wants their child to reach high…
Suwannee Elementary students paint pinkies purple to fight polio
Danny Federico [email protected] In support of the Purple Pinkie Project, students from Suwannee Riverside Elementary and Suwannee Springcrest Elementary had their pinkies painted with purple dye in a display of community spirit….
Buccaneer girls face setback in soccer season opener
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Branford High School girls’ soccer team played its first game of the season at home against the Trenton Tigers on Monday, Nov. 13. Last year, the Buccaneers went…
Mayo shows off its talent
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Nov. 9, Lafayette High School (LHS) hosted a district-wide talent show. Students of all ages and grades were invited to the LHS auditorium to show off their…
Brewing up success with the Trojan Joe Cafe
Danny Federico [email protected] In mid-October, Hamilton County High School opened its newest student-centered business, the Trojan Joe Cafe. Joanne Marcil’s students are now selling coffee and snacks to help raise funds for…
AT&T and ITDRC donate laptops and wi-fi coverage to support families impacted by Hurricane Idalia
AT&T Contributor AT&T and the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) collaborated to support families temporarily housed at the Red Cross’ Spirit of the Suwannee trailer site. AT&T donated laptops and ITDRC…
Southern Scholarship Foundation partners with the Florida Lottery
Hamilton County School District Contributor The Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) announced a partnership with the Florida Lottery in support of students at Southern Scholarship Foundation’s rent-free houses in Tallahassee, Gainesville and Ft….
Battle of the Classes Coin Drive provided friendly competition for a worthy cause
Danny Federico [email protected] Hamilton County High School (HCHS) recently held an exciting contest that not only promised to determine the best graduating class, but also supported a noble cause. The Battle of…
FSBA leadership team gathers for strategic planning and professional development
Hamilton County School District Contributor The Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) is pleased to announce that its leadership team convened in Gainesville, Fla., on Wednesday, Oct. 4, and Thursday, Oct. 5, for…
Springcrest Elementary student leaders treat local police
Christian Peterson [email protected] Excitement filled the air at Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) in the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 4. Students were excited as they got to school that morning, as Principal Jennifer…
Unlocking the power of education with free tutoring
Danny Federico [email protected] In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, students face diverse challenges that can hinder their academic progress. Recognizing the importance of personalized assistance to help students overcome these hurdles, Tutor.com…